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Clark F.

Ames, IA

3 reviews
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Love dogs and love to walk

Pet care experience

I like dogs and they like me. I have never met a dog who didn't love to go on walks! I have been walking my own and my friends' dogs for 25 years in sizes ranging from chihuahua to labrador retriever. Each dog is an individual, with a unique personality. I like to get to know each dog that I walk, and connect with them. I can certainly be firm when necessary, but I don't believe in yelling at dogs. I'm 65, recently retired from ISU, and looking for a little income to supplement my retirement. I am a long time resident of Ames, and a married homeowner. I walk my own dogs at 5 am, so would be available most times during the day or evening for dog walking appointments. I can feed your pets when you are away, but I currently do not offer dog sitting or overnight services. I'm reliable (I was a professor!) and am interested in the happiness and well-being of your dog.

Reviews

Cynthia C.
Oct 13, 2018

Clark Ford and I have been walking our dogs in the woods together for years. He is very gentle with the dogs and frequently needs to untangle their leashes after they have dashed into the brushy undergrowth to chase smells. He always puts the dog's welfare first and I have never witnessed him using cruel language or actions with any dog at any time. I was diagnosed with lung cancer this summer and Clark cheerfully continues to walk my three dogs even though I am not able to join him right now. Clark is a great guy and I believe he would make an outstanding Rover.com team member.

Kayti H.
Sep 10, 2018

Clark has taken my two dogs on multiple walks. We have one Aussie Shepherd (medium sized dog) and one Rat Terrier (small dog), and Clark has done wonderfully with both. The Aussie is young and she has a bunch of nervous energy before a walk and can sometimes pull on the actual walk, and neither of these have bothered Clark in the slightest. Every time either of my dogs has gone on a walk with Clark they have come home exhausted and happy. I would certainly recommend Clark to anyone looking for a reliable dog walker.

Debra. F.
Sep 09, 2018

Clark is fantastic with dogs. We have two rescue dogs that we have had for 11 years. He gets up very early every morning to walk them. Juliet, our rescued Chihuahua , is very set on ritual which Clark accommodates nicely. He frequently walks our good friends’ three dogs and does great with them. He has had dogs for several decades and loves animals . We are both vegan because we love animals so much. He would be great walking anybody’s dogs.

About Clark F.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

25 years of experience

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Clark can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

About Clark F.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

25 years of experience

Location

Ames, IA

Clark F.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Clark F.

Ames, IA

3 reviews